Moderation is the KEY!

There is absolutely nothing wrong in eating what your heart desires, as long as it is in moderation. This is also true in the case of exercise. An hour of cardio a day sounds daunting, but must be done. Isnt it easier to moderate and space out your exercise by doing 15 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the evening, and then another 15 minutes before you sleep. Or maybe two 30 minute sessions per day.

The short exercise sessions throughout the day help burn calories and keep fat at bay. When you teach yourself how to moderate food intake, you also teach your body how to control your appetite and assimilate food.

Who wants to be on a diet for the rest of their lives? NOBODY! Food is AWESOME, and dieting SUCKS! Hence MODERATION IS KEY!

More tips to stay on diet-track!

11. Drink your green and white tea. Studies prove these two will help the body burn more fat and preserve lean body mass while suppressing appetite and elevating your energy level.

12. Read the labels. Loads of fat and sugar are consumed, hidden under label claims of “fat free,” “lean,” “light,” “low fat”.

13. Don’t guess. Weigh or measure your food first. How many calories are in that bowl of low-fat cereal?

14. Stay out of the kitchen. Fix your meal, eat, put the dish for wash and leave.

15. Don’t watch the commercials. Leave the room, go get a drink of water, check your e-mail, etc. Food manufacturers come out with delicious new products and market the hell out of them just when you happen to be trying to stick to your diet.

16. Never stray too far from a mirror. When all else fails and your willpower is failing, peel off and check yourself out in the mirror. You are your own best critic.

17. Spice up your food. Cayenne pepper, ginger, cumin and chili powder (amongst others) not only make meals interesting without adding significant calories, but studies have shown that these spices have a thermogenic effect that helps burn more fat.

18. Socialize with other dieters. Misery loves company. :)

19. Weigh yourself just once a week. Fluctuations of a kilo or two are common day to day. Weekly readings should show your true progress as well as indicate if the diet is really working.

20. Order sauces and salad dressings on the side. Even healthy-looking dressings and sauces can be infested with fat. Dipping your knife in the sauce first, then spearing the food can give you the flavor with a minimum of useless calories.